Summer Staff
Hey there! Thanks so much for your interest in joining the summer team at Gull Lake Centre. At GLC we have the goal of delivering excellent summer camp programming, giving kids the BEST week of their year. And it’s much more than that. We exist to make space for kids so they can meet and be transformed by Jesus.
The theme and vision for Summer 2024 is “Dive In”. In order to dive in to something you have to know what you are diving in to… in other words, you have to trust what you are diving in to. We will have conversations with the campers around who and what they trust… and ultimately share why we trust that God is not only real, but He is Lord of everything and that is why we follow Him. That is a big, incredibly important job, meaning we need the best people possible.
Being on staff is an absolute blast. It will likely be one of the most transformative and impactful jobs you will ever have. At the same time, we work hard and have high standards for who we hire on staff. We like to hire people who are:
Jesus-y – Exceptionally kind, gentle, and have love for kids and God DEEP in their bones.
Humble – Willing to do any work asked of them. Don’t care too much for titles. Teachable. Always working to build up those around them.
Skilled – Know what they’re doing, make solid plans, and are always looking for ways to improve.
Resourceful – Able to take limited resources and build something insanely awesome. Creative. No big budgets needed to make big memories.
Motivated - Wanting to go big and do things that have never been done before. Won’t quit until the job is done.
If that sounds like you, read on!
Here are the details you need to know:
Important Dates for Summer Staff 2024
*Disclaimer* Dates may be subject to change
Spring Staff: May 6-June 14
2 positions: May 6 – June 14: 6 weeks…
3 positions: May 13 - June 14: 5 weeks…
These positions will be helping the camp execute our busy rental season. These positions are mostly separate from our summer staff and workdays will run according to our rental schedule. We are looking for staff who are energetic, self-motivated, organized and are able to run programming for our rental groups.
LTD Spring Staff: May 22-June 7
LTD staff positions will begin May 22 and be a hybrid of virtual/onsite work for 3 weeks. Your job will be to get ready for the LTD program in the summer which has some significant exciting changes and additions!
May Program Staff: May 21-TBA
May Program staff will begin May 21 and will work on camp program needs. This will be between a 2-4 week position. This May program staff will consist of a few different staff members – both general staff and core staff. Skills necessary for these positions will be sewing, crafting, building and painting. Staff will need to be self-motivated and task-focused.
Core Staff: June 3-14
Core team positions will begin on June 3rd and will run for 2 weeks. The core staff will be getting ready for the summer staff to arrive.
Waterfront Staff Training: June 10-14
Waterfront staff will be using this week to put in the waterfront equipment into the water and training for boat driving and watersport instruction.
General Staff Training: June 17-26
Staff training takes place from June 17-26. Please note that staff training is a mandatory requirement for all summer staff. Exceptions may be granted to staff finishing high school exams during this time. The weekend of June 22-23 will not be time off, as this is the first camp of the Summer (Scamper Camp).
Summer Camps: June 29 – August 24
Our week-long camps are divided by age, spanning from ages 5-7 (Scamper Camp) to 14-18 (Senior Teens). Check out our Camps page for a schedule of 2024 camps.
NOTE: LTD Out-trip Week:
Please note that we are adding an LTD Out-trip Week where ALL of our LTDs and many of our staff will be going on out-trips on July 7-12. This out-trip week will be happening at the same time as our Family Camp week.
Camp Clean-Up: August 25-27
Camp Clean Up is our time as a staff to celebrate a summer well done, put away all programming things, and get the camp ready for fall. Staff clean up is scheduled for August 25-27.
Time Off
Staff working in May and the beginning of June will get most weekends off with the exception of the spring staff who will be getting time off according to our rental calendar. Staff will get most weekends off in July and August from Friday at 5:30 pm until Sunday at 2 pm (Core team starts Sunday at 1pm). The two exception weekends that will be worked are: Scamper camp (June 22-23) and Senior Teens/Camp Clean Up (August 25-27). Staff members should not expect to be given any additional time off during the summer.
Position Descriptions
Applicants can apply within 3 pools of positions: Core Team, LTD, and General Staff. Below you will find descriptions of specific positions within each pool. Please note your interest in any specific role within your online application.
All staff members, regardless of role, must be actively pursuing Christ in all aspects of their life, have a passion for camp ministry, and must be able to lead both themselves and their peers with maturity and integrity through all types of situations.
All positions require the ability to carry up 50 lbs, spend long periods of time outdoors, be on one’s feet for long periods of time, walk, run, jump, and generally take part in all camp activities.
Core Team Positions
“Core” positions, meaning coordinators, form the mid-level leadership of the larger summer staff team.
Core leaders will be given diverse planning, managerial, and administrative responsibilities all geared towards creating a fun, relational, and safe experiences for campers, LTDs, and staff members. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age. Qualifications include tested leadership ability, self-motivation, public speaking abilities, ridiculously good people skills, and a knack for casting vision even when faced with many unknowns. Some post-secondary education is considered an asset.
Core Team positions include:
LTD Coordinator
Responsible for all parts of the Leadership Training and Discipleship (LTD) program. This includes training weeks, outtrips, practicum placements, and ongoing communication with LTDs and their parents. The LTD coordinator is also responsible for training and leading a team of 2-4 LTD team members, including an Outtrip Specialist. Administrative skills and tolerance for office work are critical.
Waterfront Coordinator
Responsible for all waterfront activities at Gull Lake Centre. This includes training and coordinating a team of lifeguards, boat drivers, and activity instructors to produce waterfront programming that is safe, engaging, and highly fun.
Program Coordinators
There will be two positions here responsible for all non-waterfront programming at Gull Lake Centre, including wide games, theme meals, and a wide array of camper activities. They will also be responsible for all Skills including but not limited to: climbing, outdoor skills, archery, sports, drama, art, baking and more. These positions train, coordinate, support and mentor a team of program leaders.
Volunteer Coordinator
Responsible for the recruitment, training, and mentoring of all summer volunteers. The volunteer coordinator will also be responsible for supporting a team of general staff specialists, including the nurse, photographer/videographer, and chapel coordinator. This coordinator will also share some of the duties at camp such as nursing for part of their time.
Cabin Leader Coordinator
Two positions available. These positions are responsible for training, coordinating and mentoring a team of 22+ cabin leaders.
LTD Team Positions
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and exceptional role models as leaders and disciples.
This team will assist in planning and running all parts of the Leadership Training and Discipleship (LTD) program, including training weeks, outtrips, practicum placements, and the mentoring of LTD students throughout the summer.
General Staff Positions
Adaptability, teamwork, a sense of humour and a willingness to serve in any capacity is required to thrive in these positions.
Cabin Leaders
Must be at least 18 years of age, be actively pursuing Christ in all aspects of their life, and be exceptionally skilled at working with children and youth. Must be patient, loving, and gentle even in challenging situations. Cabin leaders will work directly with children/youth of all ages, and will be directly responsible for their physical, emotional, and spiritual health while at camp. This is the most difficult job at camp and yet is incredibly rewarding.
Waterfront Team Members
Must possess a current NLS (Lifeguard) pool/waterfront certification and Pleasure Craft Operators License. A Class 5 graduated driver’s license (or better) and experience instructing skill areas such as fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and waterskiing are considered assets.
Nurse/First-Aider
Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and have completed a minimum of 2 years of nursing, completed EMT, or equivalent. The Nurse/First-Aider administers medications and first aid to staff, volunteers, and campers while overseeing all safety procedures. They act as the first responder in any medical emergencies. Applicants must be self-motivated, able to work alone, comfortable in a leadership role, exceptionally gentle and kind, and ready to take initiative.
Program Leaders
Program leaders are responsible for instructing a skill area of programming. Skill areas for 2024 include:
Climbing (top rope, bouldering, low ropes course, etc.)
Sports (kickball, soccer, dodgeball, extreme tag, net sports, etc.)
Outdoor Skills (fire making, traps, orienteering, shelter building, etc.)
Projectiles (archery, rockets, aviation, catapults, etc.)
Mad Science (experiments, explosions, rockets, hovercrafts, etc.)
Drama (improv, short videos, script writing, etc.)
Arts (ceramics, painting, crafting etc.)
The Great Gull Lake Baking Show (baking cakes)
Program Leaders must be experienced and passionate in their skill area, but also possess advanced teamwork abilities for running additional programming activities including wide games and theme meals. Creativity, lesson-planning skills, public speaking experience, flexibility, and experience working with children and youth are all critical to this job.
Chapel Coordinator
This position is responsible for coordinating all chapels for the summer. They are also responsible for leading all musical worship during daily Chapel and Campfire times. They will recruit and train a team of volunteers to assist on the worship team. They may also be asked to assist with other assorted camp activities. Excellent communication and technical musical skills are required, in addition sound spiritual leadership.
Videographer/Photographer
Responsible for producing weekly photo and video content to be used in camp promotions and communications. Experience in video editing, portrait photography, and social media content production is required. Superior time management, creativity, and technical skills are essential.
Maintenance & Hospitality Team Members
This fun and important team is responsible for keeping our facilities running smoothly. Duties include dining room prep, cleaning bathrooms, mopping, vacuuming, garbage removal, mowing, painting, landscaping, light construction jobs, and stocking the Tuck (candy) shop. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, work long hours outside, and be exposed to cleaning chemicals. Superior work ethic, detail-orientation, ability to take instructions, and an ability to work both alone and in teams is required.